Tom and Mary Ann chat about Tom's idol, Arthur Godfrey, raisins, World's Fairs, the Vietnam War's influence on New Orleans cuisine, and farina.

Tom and Mary Ann  give a very roundabout answer to a question about outdoor dining.

Tom and Mary Ann talk about restaurants that appeared on the scene immediately after Reconstruction. Commander's Palace, La Louisiane, Madame Begue's, and the lesser-known Gem on Royal Street and Victor's. Also Maylie's, not because it was part of this group, but just because.

Mary Ann and Tom talk about Chez Panisse, serviceberries, crawfish pie, and Hank Williams and his song, which they sing very badly. Also, Happy Birthday to Richard Hughes, owner of the Pelican Club.

Mary Ann and Tom talk about tea, and roast beef, and prime rib, rib roasts, and maraschino cherries. Also, St Zita.

Eric Stuart of The Crescent City Classic visits to chat about where he's been picking up food lately, and what's going on "out there."

Tom and Mary Ann chat with Rob Lary, who reached out to use to reminisce about this and Tom's favorite city.

Mary Ann and Tom talk about West Texas and soda fountains and prosciutto and Justin Wilson and Julia Child.

The two most unlikely people in the world, Tom and Mary Ann, talk about long gone pick-up bars in New Orleans

Tom and Mary Ann discuss what Shakespeare and our own friend-of-the-show Daniel Lelchuk have in common.  And Mrs. Wheat's pies.